Regional Office Administrator-La Crosse Trial Office

Wisconsin State Public Defender; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Generous paid time off

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State Public Defender Board in Wisconsin is seeking a Regional Office Administrator to supervise the La Crosse Trial office and manage regional administrative functions. The role supports leadership under RAM/LAM, ensuring policy compliance and efficient operations within the region.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, generous vacation time, a pension plan, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Supervising employees (e.g. directing, coaching, counseling, evaluating job performances, discipline, etc.)
• Extracting and compiling data into spreadsheets and/or reports
• Working as an administrative and/or executive assistant
• Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice systems
• Communicating and maintaining a mutual understanding with internal and external requests (HR requests, IT requests, client complaints, expert witness requests, etc.)

Skills

Supervising employees

Data extraction

Administrative assistant

Job description

Job ID 21946

Location La Crosse

Agency State Public Defender Board

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

Classification Code 06280

Classification Title Regional Office Administrator

Introduction

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career? Bring your leadership skills to the State Public Defenders (SPD) and make a difference in the lives of Wisconsin residents! The SPD is currently recruiting to fill one full-time Regional Office Administrator position in our La Crosse Trial office.

What We Offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a meaningful and rewarding career with the SPD. Our employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package, including access to the region's best health plans, and generous paid time off starting with 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick leave so that you can truly have work/life balance! SPD employees also enjoy participation is one of the nation's top-rated pension plans. Additionally, if you have student loans, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. To learn more about the value of SPD's total compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Why Work With Us?

At the SPD, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, human-centered and family-friendly culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their "whole self" to work. Professional development is encouraged and supported, and we offer a wide variety of training opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our leadership's goal is to provide a work environment dedicated to ensuring that each and every staff member is treated with respect and dignity, recognizing each individual's contributions to the team. We encourage all applicants to read about the SPD's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

Who We Are:

SPD provides legal representation for persons who are accused of crimes or are defendants in certain specified civil matters, and who meet statutory financial eligibility criteria. The mission of the SPD is to zealously represent clients, protect constitutional rights, and advocate for an effective and fair criminal justice system. Our commitment is to treat our clients with dignity and compassion, as they are at the center of everything we do.

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Regional Attorney Manager (RAM) and/or the Local Attorney Manager (LAM), this position performs professional supervisory, confidential and administrative work for the region following agency, regional and local office policies and procedures.

Here is a copy of the position description.

Salary Information

This starting hourly rate for this position will be $28.24- $46.59 per hour depending on qualification and experience. The Regional Office Administrator is assigned to pay schedule/range 81-03. A one-year probationary period will be required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) for a position assigned to the stated pay range or counter-part pay range, should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Final selected candidates may be eligible for moving expense reimbursement to relocate to the place of employment.

Job Details

Background Check

We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. A criminal background check will be done prior to an offer of employment.

Eligibility to work in the US:

The SPD does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Veterans:

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for the application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Qualifications

LETTER OF QUALIFICATIONS & RESUME:

You must submit both documents in order to be considered. It is important that you clearly explain and elaborate on your experience and/or training in your letter of qualifications and resume.

• Supervising employees (e.g. directing, coaching, counseling, evaluating job performances, discipline, etc.)
• Extracting and compiling data into spreadsheets and/or reports
• Working as an administrative and/or executive assistant

A well-qualified candidate will also have experience and/or training in the following areas:

• Working in a law office and/or with the criminal justice systems
• Communicating and maintaining a mutual understanding with internal and external requests (e.g. HR requests, IT requests, client complaints, expert witness requests, etc.)

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026.